Essays on Science

Compare and contrast the following qualitative research methods: case study, phenomenological, and grounded theory.... Synthesize your findings and determine which of the three methods is best suited to a study on improving operational excellence in the oil & gas industries through standardization....

This dissertation "Fire & Rescue Leadership" shows that firefighters and rescue operators respond to a wide variety of emergencies each day and these emergencies need leadership, courage, and knowledge of technology as well as fire and rescue techniques.... ... ... ... However, the leadership ability of individuals at all levels makes a difference in all situations when men and women must act bravely to take risks to help others and save lives....

Venture capital is often used by a company at its juvenile state in order to prop up its growth process.... A budding company rarely finds investors or financiers suited or willing to invest in its ventures, which is why it often seeks out venture capitalists.... ... ... ... Venture capital is often used by a company at its juvenile state in order to prop up its growth process....

Producing Sustainable Self Compacting Concrete 14th December 2013 Abstract/Introduction Since the start of 1990's, the concept of self-compacting concrete has attained much acceptance from different parts of the world.... In the production of concrete, self-compacting concrete is a very important step since it ensures that this fabrication is sustainable through the reduction of the use of vibrators that are harmful to workers....

TITLE PAGE Abstract When a country is in growing stage, the most beneficial and profitable sector is considered to be the hospitality and food industry.... This is because, with growth and development, a country receives large number of foreign tourists and delegates, who are visiting the country for business or pleasure....

The examination of various businesses is one which can identify the strengths and weaknesses of the company while looking at ways in which the corporation can move forward.... ... ... ... The examination of various businesses is one which can identify the strengths and weaknesses of the company while looking at ways in which the corporation can move forward....

With the advent and rapid proliferation of technology, the world has become a smaller place where accelerated communication and networking has nearly removed the personal boundaries in all aspects of life.... Undoubtedly, workplace is no exception.... ... ... ... With the advent and rapid proliferation of technology, the world has become a smaller place where accelerated communication and networking has nearly removed the personal boundaries in all aspects of life....

The term "eating disturbances" is used here to refer to those conditions where body size and manipulation of food intake are used to solve or camouflage inner and outer adjustment problems.... ... ... The term "eating disturbances" is used here to refer to those conditions where body size and manipulation of food intake are used to solve or camouflage inner and outer adjustment problems (Stewart, D....

This dissertation reveals today's business environment, that is increasingly becoming more turbulent, chaotic and challenging than ever before and to survive, it is vital that a firm can do something better than its competitors.... ... ... ... ... This paper examines CSR activities focusing on The Body Shop....

This project "Cross Cultural Factors Needed for Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions" discusses several cases of cross-border M&A which clearly describes the cultural factors that have affected their success many times proving the merger or the acquisition to be a disaster.... ... ... ... Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a significant role in foreign direct investment (FDI)....

The aim of this study 'Effect of Self-management Practice on Job Efficacy' is to illustrate the significance of the correctly chosen self-management training for job performance.... The readiness to change, to put long-term benefits above short-term benefits matter.... ... .... ... ... There is a discussion on the self-management training and its historical background....

China has seen a remarkable growth in its economy and the living standards of its citizens since it adopted a more open and liberal stance under the premiership of Chairman Deng Xiao Ping.... In order to maintain a balance in global trade, business people from the rest of the world.... ... ... seized the opportunity to participate in the Chinese market, with its huge consumer base of 1....

This paper specifically focuses on improving the documentation of pressure ulcers at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center – South San Francisco.... The US Centers for Medicine and Medicaid Services (CMS) formulated new guidelines on requirements for repayments of pressure ulcers.... .... ... ... According to the study conducted, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center is using the Braden scale for staging pressure ulcers when the client is admitted to the hospital and other pressure ulcer prevention and care strategies are already in place but there are no specific documentation guidelines customized for pressure ulcers in place in this healthcare facility....

Customer Relationship Management is also called consumer administration, customer assessment supervision, customer centricity, and consumer centric executive.... CRM has long been the exhortation for airlines wannabe to discussion associations with all regulars, all of the instant.... ... ... ... Their fundamental doctrines are well customary to those airlines that can efficiently magnetize to dole out and maintain the best customers will see noteworthy optimistic possessions on underneath line effectiveness....

This thesis presents a study of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and customer loyalty at one of the world's premier global banking organisations, the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) from a customer perspective.... It is impossible to overemphasise the.... ... ... ance of CRM and customer loyalty in banking because a bank depends on the funds maintained by its customers to do business, take risks and to deliver....

A research performed by Merrilees, McKenzie and Miller showed that it would be futile to expect brand loyalty in well developed.... ... ... It was also observed in this study that consumers in developed economies, in comparison with underdeveloped or developing economies, are more sensitive to aspects such as personal service than they would be Consumers in economies where the financial condition of the region is only developing are relatively more inclined towards considering the price before they consider the brand of the product or service....

This work called "The Concept of Positive Behavior Support Intervene System" describes the process of positive behavior intervention and support, The author focuses on a number of different aspects of PBIS.... From this work it is clear about the implementation of PBIS systems at Al Amanah College, the paper includes a detailed explanation of the college....

The gastrointestinal disorder is related to bacterial changes, infections, genetics and other physical ailments which trigger inconsistency of bowel movements in the body.... The specific causes.... ... ... Stress is one of the main determinants which directly effect IBS and the responses which occur in the body....

This dissertation under the title "Consumer Behaviour in the UK and China Automobile Industry" explores the issue of consumer behavior.... It is mentioned here that the consumer behavior is an important and interesting area of study for markets as well as for academic research purposes.... .... ... ...

Leanda Lee, for her continuous support in the Master's program.... She was always there to listen and give advice, taught me different ways to approach a research problem and the need to be persistent to accomplish any goal. ... ... inally, I.... ... ... would like to thank my family for giving me life in the first place, for educating me with aspects from both the arts and sciences, for unconditional support and encouragement to pursue my interests, even when my interests went beyond the boundaries of language, field and The business plan for the Post-Rock band, WhyOceans, is the result of extensive research via the internet, library and personal communication with a variety of individuals....

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact social media tools have on employees' performance, commitment, engagement, work-life balance, knowledge sharing, and job satisfaction.... The literature review was carried out using research articles to show a comprehensive analysis of the paper....

Mostly research is conducted on the performance management system of non-profit making organizations.... This is because performance management in.... ... ... The tradition is broken through this study, as all the profit-making organizations have been considered in this study, and focus has been shifted from financial performance driver to other significant non-financial performance This section summarizes the study or the convenience of the readers....

"Primary Care Nurses and Doctors Views of Managing Childhood Obesity in Saudi Arabia" research explores the views of primary care nurses and doctors about childhood obesity, through a qualitative study drawing on in-depth interviews composing of 6 practitioners through convenience sampling selection ....

The purpose of the study is to gather information about a relationship between homelessness and job readiness, as well as about the way the programs related to preparing homeless youth for job readiness can prove effective for the cause.... Homeless young people find to very difficult to find good jobs....

This research paper "Tajikistan Civil War" shows that Tajikistan got independence on 9 September 1991 from the Soviet Union.... The official name of the country is the Republic of Tajikistan with its Capital Dushanbe.... Country data as compiled by the US department of state is as follows.... ... ...

The paper "Consumer Behaviour in the UK and China Automobile Industry" states that the literature review section has aimed to develop a theoretical background of this research topic and the research methodology section has presented factual findings and detailed discussion.... ... ... ... The replacement of old cars to buy a new ones is a major consumer behaviour trend in the global automobile industry....

This research study aimed to close the gap in research knowledge regarding the role of inservice training in the organisation as a potential support tool for improving retention in communications teams.... ... ... ... In the organisation, communications teams are set up to facilitate more effective communication between organisational actors, often involving employees, managers, and executives....

The purpose of this study was to establish the challenges faced by kindergarten teachers when dealing with children whom English is an additional language.... The study used qualitative research methodology in collecting the data.... The data obtained from the literature review and.... ... ... The purpose of this study was to establish the challenges faced by kindergarten teachers when dealing with children whom English is an additional language....

This dissertation "Cultural Education of Mixed Heritage Children by Single Mothers" focuses on individuals who derive their ethnic identities from their families, and that bi-racial individuals go through a process where they identify with one race more than the other.... ... ... ... The studies on culture provide answers as to how and why these identities are formed....

The prime goal of the study "Post-Acquisition Staff Retention within Business Organisations" was to investigate how Post-Acquisition Staff Retention may be enhanced after the merging of Kraft and Cadbury companies.... The study was literature review-based.... ... ... ... The study applied a secondary approach of research, in which vital information researched previously for different avenues, and availed online was explored....

The dissertation "Saudi Airlines and the Privatisation Issues" focuses on the critical analysis of the problem of Saudi Airlines and the privatization issues.... Privatization has emerged as a broad umbrella term that could refer to several types of transactions.... ... ... ... However, in essence, it refers to the shift of partial or full responsibility for a function performed by the public sector or government to the private sector....

The author of this paper "Impact of Effective Leadership upon Store Performance" will make an earnest attempt to explore which elements of leadership have the largest impact upon the effectiveness of store performance in Small Heath, Birmingham.... ... ... ... The recent economic trends characterized by increasingly harsh competition strongly affected the retail industry in the UK....

This paper ''Information and Computer Technology'' tells us that since the introduction of computers in schools in 1970s the role of computers has progressed form turfdoms topic ta o tool.... Today, information and computer technology (ICT) has far reaching implications in every sphere of life.... ....

This dissertation "Becoming a Victim of Crime" focuses on crime in the United Kingdom that has become part of everyday life, from stolen valuables to brutality and violent crimes.... In 2012, 8.... million crimes were committed in the UK against adults and 0.... million against children.... ... ...

The paper "Liquidity Risk and the Rate of Interest" is a great example of a finance and accounting research paper.... Liquidity risk takes place in a financial institution due to the fact that there are no adequate funds or equivalent cash to meet the needs of both depositors and borrowers.... Several studies have shown that stocks and bonds having lower liquid have lower prices and command higher expected proceeds....

'Performance and Growth of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in London' aims to investigate the impacts of the financial and economic downturn on the performance and growth of small and medium-sized-sized enterprises in London.... It gives some final data for 2009 and forecasts for 2010-2013 on financial and economic downturn impacts....

The paper "The 3 Women in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" states that the contribution through silence by Guinevere and Morgan is vital to the overall structure of the story.... The appearances at critical junctures contribute much to the suspense element in understanding the interactions of Sir Gawain....

The paper "Employee Retention in the Civil Service Ministry of Saudi Arabia" discusses that there is the transfer of management practices and expertise from the Western and Eastern countries.... Arab management practice emphasizes 'sensitivity to local cultural norms.... ... ... ... When this Researcher decided on the research question and objectives, it was planned to primary research and give focus on the Ministry of Civil Service of Saudi Arabia with the objective of determining the key HRM practices on employee retention....

The paper "How Do City Squares Satisfy the Requirements of Modern Urbanism" discusses that city squares have emerged as a broad environmental strategy, which has succeeded in upgrading the environmental quality and restructuring the economies of cities from ancient days to current periods.... ... ...

The paper 'Migration, Remittance and Livelihood' aims to explain various methods of remittance with a specific focus on the utilization of informal channels.... There has been a lack of research examining the methods used to remit money back house and the implications it might bear.... ... ... ... Migration is a key element in the history of humanity in terms of its continued existence and it has always gone hand in hand with the expansion of the human race....

This thesis "Turkey's Textile Sector Analysis" discusses the importance of the textile, clothing, fiber, and yarn sector in Turkey.... The study finds that Turkey is one of the leading cotton-growing nations in the world.... Turkey is a major cotton grower but is no longer a major cotton exporter....

The paper 'The Expectations of the Users of Financial Statements in Saudi Arabia' focuses on the experiences and perceptions of the users of financial statements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.... It also seeks to determine the factors affecting this to gain a better understanding of the auditing experiences gap in the said country....

The study aimed to look into the Riyadh City Council and its performance management system, particularly to address a number of objectives, such as to determine the influence of employee attitudes to managed performance; to ascertain which performance management practises predict employee attitudes;....

From the paper "Attitudes, Policies and Procedures for Dealing with Female Offenders" it is clear that the initiative of the UK government in addressing the concern pertinent to the increasing number of female offenders is the recognition that the government plays an integral role in the resolution....

The paper "The 7/7/London Bombings of July 7, 2005 " discusses that it must be stated that the newspaper The Guardian seems to have followed a secular approach in its coverage.... This newspaper has presented the most balanced and rational view of the incidents.... ... ... ... Generally, the 7/7/London bombings of July 7, 2005, unleashed a plethora of media coverage, abounding in insinuations and allegations about the complicity of a particular religious group – the Muslims – in the horrific tragedy....

This research paper "Physiological Changes Associated with Aging and the Complications " discusses diabetes Mellitus and hypothyroidism that are the two common conditions associated with age-related changes in the endocrine system.... ... ... ... The objective of nursing interventions is to obtain metabolic control and prevent complications in the vascular system....

The paper "Race, Ethnicity and Educational Attainment in the UK" focuses on the critical analysis of the role and effect of racism and ethnicity on the extant educational system of the UK, concerning the educational attainment of ethnic minorities.... ... ... ... This research work is based on the theoretical or doctrinal methodology....

"Important Facts about Lung Cancer" paper discusses several important facts about this disease including its prevalence rate around the world and in the US; its types, its causes, and risk factors; its symptoms; its diagnosis, its treatment, and management; and various preventive measures.... .... ...

The paper "El Dorado and Houyhnhnm Land" describes that Gulliver's Houyhnhnm Land and Candide's El Dorado are both Utopias with perfection governing every detail of the lives of the inhabitants.... A close reading of the two stories reveals several points of difference between the two imaginary places....

The paper "Improving Quality of Customer Services at Nonnas Restaurant " is an outstanding example of a marketing capstone project.... The restaurant and food industry has always been the most profitable businesses in the world because this one factor that has a constant demand which is increasing with the increase in the world population....